Last Quarter Moon in Libra ☾ Dec 26, 2021

artist: Kathleen Lolley

Sunday, Dec 26 @ 6.26 pm PST

The Waning Last Quarter Moon rises at midnight, peaks at dawn, and sets at noon all over the world. Here the judicious moon in Libra squares the officious Sun in Capricorn. Last quarter moons are turning points or crossroads. This phase prepares us for the New Moon in Capricorn on Jan 2 – the first moon phase of 2022!

Both Libra and Capricorn belong to the cardinal modality. Cardinal energy in the skies is a call to action. Cardinal moon phases signal it’s time to sort something out, especially in the intersection of personal and public life. Libra gives us voice and tact; Capricorn gives us drive and endurance.

Libra the Deliberator guides us through interpersonal trials and tribulations. Then we have Capricorn, struggling under enormous cosmic pressure. Capricorn has been the site of much change and upset since the early 2000s due to Pluto mostly, but also the passage of Saturn and Jupiter.

When Libra and Capricorn come together, they ask us to clarify communication and best (work) practices. It is also time to look at emotional labor and who’s actually doing this work. This moon phase is a great time to think deeply about how we want to structure 2022.

Soothsayer Libra counsels the global community now in an effort to transform us. It is she who keeps us connected, for better or worse. Libra is not only a symbol of balance, but also decision-making and listening. Before weighing in, Libra gathers as much information as possible. Her final decision reflects this careful deliberation. Sometimes she takes so long to decide, however, that she never actually decides. This moon phase encourages us to cultivate the art of timely communication and decision-making.

Last year’s 3rd Quarter Moon in Libra squared Pluto in Capricorn. It coincided with the Jan 6 Capitol insurrection…enough said. Great news, this won’t be happening again. This time the moon will form more of an opposition to Chiron Retrograde in Aries. This is not ideal but it will not be nearly as dramatic. We will feel this more on a personal, emotional level rather than a collective one.

Drink plenty of water to honor your kidneys, ruled by Libra. In meditation, focus on the heart chakra. Initiate balance with Libra Yoga. To find your personal moon sign, click here.